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Even with someone as infinitely absorbent as this sponge, things slip through the cracks sometimes. In 2019, I gave a shout to Post Luctum’s debut EP After Mourning, citing its very promising funereal pall as a welcome comrade to contemporary heavy hitters like Altars of Grief and Slow. Somehow, some way, I completely missed not one, not two, but three full-lengths from the Maryland-based solo artist in the span between then and 2026’s Timor Lucis. But it couldn’t have come at a better time, with the inclement weather demanding tunes of a dour, reposed, overcast character. The only variable left is how much Post Luctum changed in the years since my last visit.

Aside from overall recording quality and songwriting polish—both of which have improved significantly over the course of seven years—Post Luctum are exactly as I remember, just more refined. Like a friend for whom time apart never creates a mire of awkwardness at the point of reunion, mastermind Ian Goetchius’ slow and steady despair rings with the same earnestness that made After Mourning such a striking proof of concept. At once, I feel comforted and warmed by Timor Lucis’ Slowed melodies, chilled by its Altars of Grief-like eulogy, and heartened by post-metallic touches that evoke hints of In Mourning or Latitudes. It’s a reliable sound that should be familiar to anyone who partakes of the funeral side of the doom spectrum, and Post Luctum applies it with poise and passion.

As the crooning cleans of “Approaching Light” give way to the lumbering march of the deadly “Shrouded by the Sea,” Timor Lucis envelops me in a kind of sorrow that pulls me into full immersion with an uncanny ease. Almost an autonomic response beyond my control, this immersion feels akin to immediacy in the context of this music, where memorability is found not so much in individual notes and compartmentalized verses, but rather in moods and moments of emotional significance. Even as songs gently coast from a desperate roar to a delicate breeze (“Sunken Fate” into “In Water”) to form notable highlights, I always recall the moment I heard it—where I was, what I felt, what visions these sonic waves summoned from my thoughts—more vividly than the music’s corporeal form. A different impression than what many artists design for their audience, this experience is its own kind of magic. Difficult to conjure and even trickier to master, Post Luctum struck the right balance of texture, timing, and feeling to invoke such magic and impose its power on my mind, revealing Timor Lucis’ greatest strength.

Curious, then, that once the final note fades into the ether, I struggle to find that pull which brings me back into Timor Lucis’ loving, tear-soaked embrace. As I continued my tenure with this record, I wondered if the root of that struggle was familiarity. Songs like “Disavowed,” “A Curse Now A Plague,” and “I Welcome In the Cold” reminded so strongly of the core of my funeral doom rotation (Slow, Un, Woebegone Obscured) that Post Luctum inadvertently guided me directly into their clutches, and I found myself forgetting about Timor Lucis. I realize now that this is the double-edged sword of the aforementioned strength this record holds. Immersive as it undoubtedly is, and as reliable as its writing is in achieving that immersion minute-to-minute, Timor Lucis simply isn’t bold enough as a distinct entity to draw me away from those acts it resembles with which I enjoy a deeper, more established relationship.

This dichotomy exposes one of the greatest challenges not just in reviewership, but also in songwriting from the perspective of the listener. A record is not made unworthy strictly because it is familiar, nor is my enjoyment of this material lessened by my personal history with the genre. Chances are good that I will return to Timor Lucis with a willing and eager heart over the course of the year. Equally, I acknowledge that it will never meaningfully challenge those records I deem the highest order in the style. On the other hand, you, the reader, might find this is your highest order. Regardless, Post Luctum deserves a chance to take you into its heart, and in the spirit of that truth, I offer my warm, albeit moderated, recommendation.

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Rating: Good!
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Meuse Music Records
Websites: postluctum.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/postluctum
Releases Worldwide: February 6th, 2026

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ACERBIC UNLEASHES DEATH-THRASH MASTERPIECE “ABHORRENT ATROCITIES AGAINST ALL HUMANKIND” – OUT NOW
Olympia, WA – ACERBIC, the searing death-thrash powerhouse from Olympia, Washington, has officially unleashed their debut EP, Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind , available now. Fusing relentless aggression with melodic darkness, ACERBIC delivers six devastating tracks built to wreck speakers and satisfy fans of Carcass , At The Gates , and Power Trip .
Founded in 2013 as a solo project by guitarist Chris Thompson, ACERBIC has evolved into a full-force unit featuring Gabriel Glandon on vocals, Xander Provencher on bass, Chris Hannan on drums, and Thompson holding down guitar duties. Drawing from old-school death metal grit and razor-sharp melodic precision, the band’s sound blends vicious riffing, menacing grooves, and dark, haunting leads into a crushing sonic assault.
The band first turned heads with their 2023 demo, featuring session drums by Dirk Verbeuren and blistering leads from Kragen Lum on “Despondent.” International features in Slowly We Rot magazine in Romania and Guts N Blood Records’ Rotten Pages #8 compilation in Peru laid the groundwork for the current lineup and the creation of this ferocious debut EP.
Recorded in August 2025 at Elektriccity Recording in Portland, Oregon, and mixed and mastered by Charlie Koryn in late 2025, Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind captures ACERBIC at peak intensity. Gabriel’s guttural lows and piercing highs tear through the mix, backed by Hannan’s relentless drumming and Provencher’s six-string bass lines that weave seamlessly with Thompson’s razor-wire riffs. It is a front-to-back barrage with no filler and no apologies.
The lead single “Shallow Grave” arrives with a striking music video produced by J. Donovan Malley , while the EP’s hand-painted cover art by Matt Stikker visually embodies the record’s bleak intensity.
Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind is available now in limited CD and cassette editions through the band’s Bandcamp page.
Hailing from Olympia’s thriving underground, ACERBIC continues to haunt stages along 4th Avenue, delivering uncompromising death-thrash the old-school way: loud, aggressive, and in your face.
EP Title: Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind
Out Now
Genre: Death-Thrash / Melodic Death Metal
Format: Limited CD and Cassette
Recorded at: Elektriccity Recording, Portland, OR
Mixed & Mastered by: Charlie Koryn
Produced by: ACERBIC
Video for “Shallow Grave” by: J. Donovan Malley
Artwork by: Matt Stikker
Label: Independent
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Cali-based hardcore dudes Drain haven’t been shy about their political beliefs and it doesn’t seem like they’ll be stopping anytime soon. And I’m saying that because earlier today, they launched charity drive that seeks to help immigrants in Santa Cruz County deal with whatever bullshit those masked thugs in ICE throw their way.

Posted up on social media this afternoon, the shirts are available over on the band’s Big Cartel page. The whole thing is in pre-order, so it’ll be a bit before you get your shirt, but you can wait easy knowing that 100% of the profits will be donated to the Supporting Immigrants In Santa Cruz County Fund – through Community Foundation Santa Cruz County (CFSCC).

And if you thought Drain wasn’t forward with their stance on everything going enough, they issued a statement sharing exactly how they feel:

“Fuck ICE

“Fuck Donald Trump.

“If this bothers you, please unfollow us immediately.

“No room for hate, racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other bullshit bigotry at a DRAIN show.”

B-B-B-B-Based.

Remember, you can get your shirt pre-order made over at the band’s Big Cartel page.

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HÖWLER Unleashes New Full Length Album Beyond Mortal Control Worldwide May 8, 2026 via CDN Records
San José, Costa Rica Thrash metal powerhouse Höwler returns with their most aggressive and technically refined release to date. The band’s fifth full length studio album, Beyond Mortal Control , will see a worldwide release on May 8, 2026 on CD and vinyl via CDN Records.
Formed in 2009, Höwler has built its reputation on an uncompromising blend of old school thrash aggression and razor sharp precision. Over the years, the band has established a dominant presence throughout Latin America, sharing the stage with heavyweights such as D.R.I. , Whiplash , Angelus Apatrida , Destruction , Destroyer 666 , and Malón .
With four previous full length albums under their belt, Back to Madness 2014, Fallen But Not Forgotten 2018, No More Circus 2020, and Descendants of Evil 2022, Höwler has consistently delivered high intensity thrash rooted in tradition while pushing their sound forward.
Now operating as a streamlined and more focused three piece unit, the band has sharpened its sonic identity into a darker, tighter and more ferocious force. Beyond Mortal Control represents a new chapter. It is their most concentrated, technically aggressive and relentless work to date. Every riff hits harder. Every arrangement cuts deeper. This is thrash metal stripped of excess and locked in with purpose.
The album’s striking cover artwork was created by acclaimed artist Andrei Bouzikov, capturing the album’s darker and more punishing direction, while logo and title design were handled by MR WOLF, solidifying the visual identity of this new era.
Beyond Mortal Control will be released worldwide on May 8, 2026 via CDN Records on CD and vinyl formats.
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Höwler is a Costa Rican thrash metal band forged in 2009, delivering an uncompromising blend of old school aggression and precision musicianship. With a growing international presence and a reputation for intense live performances, Höwler continues to push forward as one of Central America’s most formidable thrash acts.

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Brian Moody Unleashes Brian’s Brain – A Louisville-to-Moscow Metal Journey Bridging 502 Roots With Global Firepower
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Artist: Brian Moody
Release Title: Brian’s Brain
Genre: Melodic Heavy Metal / Progressive Metal
FFO: Ozzy Osbourne , Mastodon , In Flames
Rooted in the forests of Kentucky, sharpened in the mountains of Colorado, and forged back home in Louisville, Brian Moody emerges as a one man melodic heavy metal machine with his debut album Brian’s Brain . Writing, recording, and performing every note himself, Moody delivers a riff-driven, atmospheric, and unapologetically heavy statement that blends old-school grit with modern sonic precision.
The record has already started making noise, debuting on LRS 102 , also known as The Walrus, as the “Humpday for the Locals” kickoff track. That early radio support signals what listeners are quickly discovering. This is not a casual side project. It is a fully realized metal experience built with intention, sweat, and studio obsession.
Produced by Brian Moody and mixed and mastered by Theodor Borovski at Slaughtered Studio in Moscow, Russia, Brian’s Brain represents a powerful Louisville-to-Moscow collaboration. The result bridges Bluegrass State heaviness with global production muscle, giving the album both raw authenticity and polished impact.
Sonically, the album hits like classic metal reborn through a modern lens. Think the theatrical weight of Ozzy-era heaviness colliding with the progressive stomp of Mastodon, smashed in the head by the unhinged intensity of Strapping Young Lad . It is melodic yet punishing. Expansive yet razor sharp. Apocalyptic landscapes unfold through layered vocals, riff heavy guitars, and cinematic keyboards that give the record both scale and soul.
Moody describes the release simply:
“This album is the culmination of years of studio obsession, bridging the gap between old-school 502 heavy metal roots and a modern, global production sound.”
That obsession is paying off. As the Platinum campaign launches, studio performance clips are already generating strong engagement, pulling nearly 1,000 views in the first 24 hours and building steady momentum across platforms.
Released independently under Brian Moody Music and self-managed, Brian’s Brain is a statement of creative control and artistic independence. No committee. No compromise. Just pure heavy metal vision executed at a high level.
Production Credits:
Produced by Brian Moody
Mixed and Mastered by Theodor Borovski at Slaughtered Studio, Moscow, Russia
Management: Independent / Self-Managed
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Words written by Anselm Anderson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fahrenheit Paradox Release Powerful New Single “Time” — Out Now

The wait is over. The clock has officially struck.
Fahrenheit Paradox have unleashed their brand-new single “Time” , available everywhere today. Taken from their album World of Chaos , the track dives headfirst into one of the most unavoidable truths of the human experience: from the moment we’re born, the countdown begins.
“Time” is more than a song. It’s a confrontation.
Fate, chance, destiny, call it what you want. We were all given a shot to exist, to experience this world, to carve out something that matters. The question at the core of this release hits hard: What will you do with the time you were given?
Blending driving riffs, emotional intensity, and a cinematic sense of urgency, Fahrenheit Paradox channel both reflection and firepower into this latest offering. The band continues to evolve their sound with precision and depth, delivering a track that feels immediate and timeless all at once.
There’s weight behind every lyric. There’s purpose behind every note. No filler. No wasted seconds.
Stream and pre-save “Time” now:
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The clock is ticking.
What are you doing with yours?
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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has shared his thoughts on the band’s latest nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2026, calling it an honor while acknowledging the institution’s long-standing controversies. The comments came during a recent appearance on the Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern podcast.

Maiden has been eligible for Rock Hall induction since 2004, yet this marks only the third time the band has received a nomination — previously in 2021 and 2023. When one of the hosts pointed out that the Hall needs to “get it right this time,” McBrain kept his expectations measured.

“Yeah. You just never know, do you? I mean, it has been a long road. Many nominations — I’m not sure how many this is; maybe the third or fourth one, perhaps.”

The 2026 nominee class spans rap, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock, metal, and pop — a range that McBrain addressed directly, questioning what the Hall actually represents at this point.

“Yeah, in the greater scheme of things, it’s not really a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame anymore, but it’s still a wonderful accolade to be given finally to hopefully — the guys may go, ‘Yeah, we’re gonna induct them.’ But at the end of the day, it’s really something that the whole of the band has talked about over the years, and it’s not something that’s voted for by your fans, although they do open it up to their fans to be voted in. At the end of the day, it’s the board that decides. And so that kind of puts a bit of a question mark about the authenticity of fans voting you in. But, yeah, it’s still, in my book, something that’s a great accolade to even be considered again.”

McBrain also acknowledged the broader issue of aging and death outpacing recognition, a pattern that has left too many artists without their due.

“I mean, mind you, if you think to yourself, there’s so many great bands out there that have not been inducted or even nominated over the years, and as you say, certain members are getting long in the tooth or passing away, and you look back and go, in retrospect, man, these guys should have been [inducted] and they weren’t. But, yeah, it’s something that there’s a lot of controversy over it, and there has been.”

On the subject of Jann Wenner — the Rolling Stone co-founder and longtime Rock Hall board member who faced years of criticism for alleged bias against metal and other genres, and who was removed from the board in 2023 after making comments widely condemned as denigrating to Black and female musicians — McBrain was cautiously optimistic.

“And if somebody who was very controversial is no longer a part of the voting board as such, then who knows where it may go? As I said, for me personally, it’s a lovely accolade to have, but one that it’s steeped with controversy in terms of what the Maiden camp feels.”

The official 2026 inductees will be announced in April, alongside the “Musical Influence,” “Musical Excellence,” and “Ahmet Ertegun Award” recipients.

Should Iron Maiden be inducted, the recognized lineup would include current members Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, and Janick Gers, along with former members Dennis Stratton, Paul Di’Anno, Clive Burr, and McBrain himself.

For context, the only metal or metal-adjacent acts recognized by the Hall to date are Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Kiss, Van Halen, Rush, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, and Deep Purple — while bands like Iron Maiden and Motörhead remain on the outside. Guns N’ Roses were inducted in their first year of eligibility.

Iron Maiden placed fourth in the fan vote for the 2023 induction class, only to be passed over once again.

The band’s own members have historically taken a relaxed stance on the whole affair. Harris told Rolling Stone that recognition, while appreciated, was never part of the plan: “I don’t mind that we’re not in things like that. I don’t think about things like that. It’s very nice if people give you awards or accolades, but we didn’t get into the business for that sort of thing. I’m certainly not going to lose sleep if we don’t get any sort of award, not just that one, any award. I don’t think we deserve to have this or that necessarily. With what we do, whatever comes of it is great. Whatever doesn’t come of it is great, too.”

Dickinson took a considerably sharper line back in 2018, calling the Rock Hall “an utter and complete load of bollocks” during a spoken-word show in Australia and describing the Cleveland institution as “run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn’t know rock and roll if it hit them in the face.”

He later told The Jerusalem Post that his remarks were taken out of context.

“I’m so annoyed with that coverage because they took my statement out of context to make it seem like I was upset that we weren’t in the Hall of Fame. “I’m really happy we’re not there, and I would never want to be there,” he continued. “If we’re ever inducted, I will refuse — they won’t bloody be having my corpse in there.

“Rock and roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland,” Bruce added. “It’s a living, breathing thing, and if you put it in a museum, then it’s dead. It’s worse than horrible, it’s vulgar.”

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“Blunt Force Blues”, the latest new single from Lamb Of God‘s oncoming full-length effort Into Oblivion, has debuted online in the form of an official visualizer video.
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